When Strangers Meet

BY KIO STARK In one line: Some big ideas on the ripple effect & potential impact the micro-interactions we have with strangers every day may have on solving some of the world’s problems—if nothing else, a quite novel & unique perspective. In one more line: If you’re looking for some motivation in meeting new people,Continue reading “When Strangers Meet”

The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life

BY BOYD VARTY In one line: This is one of the 10 best books I’ve ever read; Boyd does a masterful job of weaving some of the richest bites of wisdom you’ll find in literature with incredibly skillful and fun story telling. Rating: 10/10 Prologue: Weve lost our connection to nature. To aliveness, to passion,Continue reading “The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life”

The Four Agreements

BY DON MIGUEL RUIZ In one line: This is one of those texts that transcends time; it is a must read for anyone looking to interrupt the auto-pilot conditioning instilled in us from the second we’re born. Rating: 10/10 THE FOUR AGREEMENTS: Be impeccable w your word – say only what you mean; dont gossip;Continue reading “The Four Agreements”

My Story & Crypto Explorations

This was a fun experiment that I plan to do more explorations with in the future. The first 30 minutes are my story and lessons learned through the journey. The second 30 minutes are a primer on BTC, possible long-term impact, and some of the historical context and narrative foundational to the crypto economy. TakeContinue reading “My Story & Crypto Explorations”

Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback”

How would your life change if your orientation to feedback did?  That’s the question I was invited to ask myself, and now I’d like to challenge all of you to do the same.  Let’s start with a dive into feedback.  What is it and why the heck am I writing about it? Merriam-Webster defines itContinue reading “Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback””

Narratives & Concepts – 2021

This is dense. It’s worth the time, I promise. I’d encourage one a day for a few weeks. I chose 25 out of thousands of notes jotted. These will move you. If you find any or a lot of this interesting, highly encourage you to listen to Tim Ferriss’s podcast, follow Naval Ravikant, listen toContinue reading “Narratives & Concepts – 2021”

Quotes from 2021

“What is needed is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust.” – Satoshi Nakamoto “If you focus on what you have, you gain what you lack. If you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have.” – Greg Mckeown “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think ofContinue reading “Quotes from 2021”

Lessons Expanded from 2021

God grant me the serenity to accept that which I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.   A continuation from my previous post…some advice…skim quick, pick 1 or 2 that stick, and be on your way… Life Lessons: One of the secrets to a happy lifeContinue reading “Lessons Expanded from 2021”

Reflections on 2021

2021 was a difficult year…a rollercoaster…physical pain, mental drain, emotional strain, and spiritual gain.  Highs and lows that allowed me to be in ‘flow’, experience peak joy & happiness, and fall deep into the dimension of diametrical darkness and depression.  I know the age-old adages.  It is in looking back that we understand.  You can’tContinue reading “Reflections on 2021”

Reflections at 33

Birthdays and I have had a challenged relationship for most of my life. Since I’ve always disliked attention and try to avoid the spotlight, my birthday has often been a day of discomfort and rarely celebrated–silly, I know that now (childhood wounds for another day). Two years ago, I finally began questioning this narrative andContinue reading “Reflections at 33”